Dinner Rush
2000, 94 minutes, Rated M
Only in New York could a double murder triple your business.
The exciting, chaotic, behind-the-scenes dramas of a TRIBECA Italian restaurant is lovingly brought to life in Dinner Rush. Director Bob Giraldi creates a rapid-fire tale of gangsters, gourmet food, high-flying chefs, bookies and obnoxious patrons - brought to life with a snappy dialogue and a superb ensemble cast.
Danny Aiello (Leon) is Louis Cropa, a longtime Italian Restaurant owner who has a book-making operation in the side. He yearns for traditional Italian fare, but his son (Edoardo Ballerini - Romeo Must Die, 24) has taken charge as the new celebrity chef, creating innovative dishes that the critics adore. There is Duncan, the sous-chef, who Louis treats like a son but breaks his heart with his gambling problem and a waitress who dreams of being an artist.
Upstairs, the restaurant is populated by a colourful cast of characters, including a pretentious art dealer (Mark Margolis), a handsome man at the bar (John Corbett - My Big Fat Greek Wedding), a feared restaurant reviewer (Sandra Bernhard), Louis' faithful attorney and a couple of uninvited thugs from Queens.
- Director:
- Bob Giraldi [1],
- Starring:
- Mark Margolis [6], Edoardo Ballerini [3], Vivian Wu [6], Kirk Acevedo [24], Jamie Harris [4], Sandra Bernhard [15], Danny Aiello [17], Mike McGlone [5], Polly Draper [6],
- Screen Formats:
- Full Frame 1.33:1
- Language and Sound:
- English 5.1 Dolby Digital
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